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I reside in the Tampa Bay region of Central West Florida. The high temperature recorded yesterday was a balmy 74ºF compared to the record of 84ºF in 1932. The low temperature was 54ºF, and the record low of 31ºF goes all the way back to 1895. The National Weather Service (NWS) did not observe any significant weather, indicating that there was no precipitation all day.
Tampa Bay is located on the eastern side of the Gulf of Mexico, at a height near the sea level. The local weather is directly linked to the action of Gulf breezes and the Gulf Stream. High-moisture winds bring rainfall to the interior of the state. On the other hand, the coastal regions have warmer temperatures and a dryer weather pattern. The state of Florida is at risk during the hurricane season from hurricane formation in both the Gulf of Mexico and the west coast of Africa. Hurricane season roughly extends from May 1 through November 30 each year. As Tampa Bay is at such a low elevation, hurricanes bring a dual threat of high winds and coastal storm surges that produce extensive flooding.
